Omar Sharif


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
04/09/1932
Alexandria, Egypt
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Studied mathematics and physics in college, then worked for his family's lumber business after graduating.
Began acting in Egyptian movies in 1954; costarred with wife Faten Hamama in several films.
Became an international star after appearing in his first English-language film, Lawrence of Arabia (1962), for which he received an Oscar nomination; followed by such blockbusters as D